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College of Veterinary Medicine

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

2026 in Review

Bold leadership. Endless opportunities.

A look at the students, programs, clinical care, research, alumni, and impact that shaped Purdue Veterinary Medicine in 2026.

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Education

DVM Class of 2030

A snapshot of the newest class of Purdue veterinary medicine students.

Class size

87

First-generation

24%

Indiana residents

53

Non-residents

34

Purdue undergraduate studies or degrees

47

Includes Chemistry, Psychology, Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Animal Science, Biology, Biochemistry, and Basic Medical Sciences.

Class composition

76%

Female

24%

Male

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Education

Veterinary Technology

Purdue veterinary technology students learn through both residential and distance learning programs.

Distance Learning

1,475

active students

Residential

122

students

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Global Engagement

Learning around the world

Purdue veterinary medicine students expanded their education through study abroad experiences around the globe.

75

students

16

countries

Study abroad destinations

Guatemala
Brazil
Japan
Hungary
Zimbabwe
Switzerland
The Gambia
Australia
Morocco
South Africa
Ecuador
Malawi
Honduras
Thailand
Dominican Republic
Nepal
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Graduate Education

Graduate Programs

108
students enrolled

46

Veterinary Clinical Sciences

42

Comparative Pathobiology

20

Basic Medical Sciences

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The Value

Exceptional education. Exceptional value.

In-state DVM tuition

$22,930

More than $11,000 below the national median.

Non-resident DVM tuition

$47,758

More than $12,000 below the national median.

The Purdue Advantage

  • Educating the entire veterinary team
  • Hands-on animal learning sessions from day one
  • National award-winning educators
  • Emphasis on international learning experiences
  • Access to faculty-led research experiences
  • Opportunities for community engagement
  • Focus on developing student leadership skills
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Outcomes and Recognition

Purdue Veterinary Medicine

95%

NAVLE pass rate

AVMA COE accreditation outcome assessment, 2026

#1

Best online vet tech school

The Academy of Pet Careers, 2026

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Indiana Agriculture

Supporting agriculture in Indiana

Purdue Veterinary Medicine serves a state with a significant role in animal agriculture.

#1

Commercial duck production

#3

Total egg production

#3

Turkey production by pounds

#5

Swine production

#15

Milk production

Source: State of Indiana / Indiana State Department of Agriculture

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Our Community

Alumni

Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumni represent generations of veterinary, veterinary technology, and graduate education.

3,846

DVM

2,019

Veterinary Technology

615

MS

367

PhD

58

Graduate Certificate or Honorary Degree

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Client Services

David and Bonnie Brunner Purdue Veterinary Medical Hospital Complex

Serving patients through the Small Animal, Farm Animal, and Equine Hospitals at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.

126

Veterinarians

Includes 41 residents and 15 interns.

23

Specialties represented

Small Animal Hospital

21,915

Visits

Dogs
16,692
Cats
4,958
Spayed or neutered through Priority 4 Paws
1,994
Other
376
Birds
137

Farm Animal Hospital

755

Visits

Cattle
350
Goats
214
Swine
135
Sheep
56
Other large animals
49

Includes llama, alpaca, camels, and other large animals.

Equine Hospital

1,634

Visits

Field Services

24,538

Visits

Cattle
23,732
Swine
3,987
Horses
2,485

Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital

779

Visits

Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory

271,755

Tests conducted

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Giving

Help shape what comes next

The achievements of 2026 reflect what is possible when our community comes together. Your support helps Purdue Veterinary Medicine educate future veterinary professionals, advance discoveries, provide exceptional care, and serve communities across Indiana and beyond.

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